According to a Survey on How Political Behavior Is Perceived

question 68

Multiple Choice

According to a survey on how political behavior is perceived by managers,

• A)none of the respondents felt political behavior could be used in a constructive manner.
• B)most respondents felt that political behavior was unnecessary for the success of top executives.
• C)few of the respondents believed political behavior influenced salary decisions in their organizations.
• D)a majority of respondents indicated they believed political behavior was more relevant at higher levels of the organization.
• E)almost all of the respondents indicated that political behavior affected hiring decisions in their organizations.

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